Passive-aggressive tactics like stonewalling or non-compliance can have a big impact on your relationships, but these tips can help you address them.

Long-term relationships can be a rewarding yet challenging journey—as the honeymoon phase fades, the reality of everyday life ...

New leaders that fail to deal with others’ passive-aggressive behavior inevitably fail themselves. This is even more of an issue with the increase in remote work as that makes it easier for those ...

Before we had gaslighting and narcissism, passive-aggressive behavior was considered a major faux pax. It still is and for good reason. But let's back up a second—what exactly is "passive aggression"?

Call it hostile cooperation, sugarcoated hostility, or compliant defiance. Call it all of the above. Passive aggression does not alternate between passive behavior and aggressive behavior, but rather ...

One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

When passive-aggressive people get upset, they let it out in ways that may not be obvious to others. They often appear to be going with the flow — they may even insist that nothing is wrong — but will ...

Deeply passive-aggressive people almost always send texts like “I don’t care” during a conversation, even when someone ...

Plus, how to effectively respond to these tendencies, according to the experts. While passive-aggressive behavior may seem less forceful and obvious than other types of aggression, it can be just as ...

Sarcasm disguised as humor and apologies cloaked in criticism can erode productivity and morale, and can cost a business money and talent. Despite intentions, passive-aggressive behavior is usually ...

Dear Neil: In your recent writings about indirect anger, I have become aware that I use passive-aggressive behavior a lot. I withdraw from my boyfriend and turn cold when I’m upset rather than tell ...

Passive-aggressive behavior creates frustration, stress, and anxiety on teams, resulting in lost productivity that costs companies dearly. That’s why managers need to foster open conflict by surfacing ...